George County, Mississippi
George County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
George County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,578 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,425 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lucedale. The county was created 115 years ago in 1909.
Quick Facts about George County
| Population : | 24,425 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area : | 1253 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | James Z. George |
| Altitude : | 249 feet / 76 meters |
| Capital : | Lucedale |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1910 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:46:04 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
George County is located at 30°51'45"N 88°38'39"W (30.8626100, -88.6440300). It has 3 neighbors: Greene County, Jackson County and Perry County.
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The largest city of George County is Lucedale with a population of 3,120. . See all George County cities & populated places.
George County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in George County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lucedale | 3,120 | City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of George County
George County has 3 neighbours.
- Greene County county in Mississippi, United States
- Jackson County county in Mississippi, United States
- Perry County county in Mississippi, United States
- Lucedale
Demographics
The population of George County increased by 7.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 22,578 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,856 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,915 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,213 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,321 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,378 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,645 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,951 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,110 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,500 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,425 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
